Major Exploration
Help students choose a best-fit program, grounded in interests, skills, and accepted credits, with instant "what-if" impacts on time and cost.
Fit scoring based on interests & strengths
Time-to-degree & cost estimates
"What-if" comparisons across majors
Sample first-term plan included
A guided discovery workspace
A guided discovery workspace that blends student-provided interests, skills assessments, and the Common Data Model to recommend majors that align with outcomes, then quantifies the impact of each choice.
Matches student interests and strengths to programs with the best outcomes
From exploration to enrollment
Scores program fit, applies accepted transfer/AP credits, estimates remaining requirements, and previews a feasible first-term. Students explore; advisors validate and finalize.
See how it works
Watch major exploration in action
Key capabilities
Everything students and advisors need to make informed program decisions
Profile building
Capture student interests, strengths, and goals to build a comprehensive learner profile that powers every recommendation.
AI-powered program recommendations
Surface best-fit programs with transparent fit scoring based on interests, academic strengths, and career aspirations.
Side-by-side comparison tools
Compare programs side-by-side across fit score, time-to-degree, cost, and career outcomes to make confident decisions.
Career pathway mapping
Connect majors to real career pathways, showing students how each program aligns with post-graduation opportunities and outcomes.
Personalized exploration journeys
Guide each student through a tailored discovery experience that adapts to their unique interests, pace, and decision-readiness.
Data-driven insights for undeclared students
Equip advisors with analytics on undeclared student engagement, exploration patterns, and readiness signals to intervene at the right time.
High-impact use cases
Supporting students at critical decision points throughout their journey
New student orientation
Help incoming students explore options during summer orientation, before they lock in a major on day one.
Undecided student support
Give "undecided" students structured guidance to narrow down choices based on data, not guesswork.
Transfer student onboarding
Instantly apply transfer credits across majors to show true remaining requirements and graduation timelines.
Major change requests
Let students model the impact of switching majors before making it official, see new requirements, costs, and timelines.
Outcomes you can measure
Proven results from institutions using Major Exploration
Better program fit
Students land in programs aligned with their interests, strengths, and goals.
Reduced time-to-declaration
Guided exploration accelerates the path from undecided to declared major.
Higher student satisfaction
Personalized recommendations and clear pathways boost confidence in major selection.
Better retention
Right-fit programs reduce major switching and improve year-over-year retention.
Works with your student data and planning tools
Major Exploration connects seamlessly with your existing systems and downstream workflows
Unified Data Hub
Pulls student records, transcripts, transfer credits, and program requirements from the Common Data Model.
Academic Planning
Once a major is declared, planning tool inherits selected program and first-term recommendations.
Career Exploration
Links major options to career outcomes, salary projections, and alumni pathways for holistic decisions.
Human-centered & privacy-aware
Designed with student agency and institutional compliance at the core
Student-centered design
- Transparent fit explanations and rationale
- Advisor review before commitments or paperwork
- Student control over shared interests and uploads
Security & compliance
- RBAC, audit logs, and PII minimization
- Bias checks on recommendations and outcomes
- Aligned to FERPA/GDPR and institutional policies
Implementation timeline
From kickoff to student-facing launch in 8–12 weeks
Discovery & configuration
- Map program catalog and requirements
- Define fit scoring criteria and weights
- Configure transfer credit policies
Data integration & testing
- Connect to SIS and Data Hub
- Import historical student data
- Validate calculations with registrar
Pilot with advisors
- Train advising team on workflows
- Run scenarios with real student cases
- Gather feedback and refine
Student launch & support
- Roll out to target student cohorts
- Monitor usage and outcomes
- Ongoing optimization and expansion
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to help every student choose a path with confidence?
Schedule a demo to see how Major Exploration helps students discover their best-fit program, and shows exactly what it takes to get there.